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Academy Awards
The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The formal ceremony at which the awards are presented is among the most prominent and most watched film awards ceremonies in the world.
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Pick of the Litter 1942
(1942) Unrated 
Welles's second film. A fascinating, inventive translation of the Booth Tarkington novel about a wealthy turn of the century family collapsing under the changing currents of progress. Pure Welles, except the glaringly bad tacked-on ending that the studio shot (under the direction of the great Robert Wise and Fred Fleck), ... more
Welles's second film. A fascinating, inventive translation of the Booth Tarkington novel about a wealthy turn of the century family collapsing under the changing currents of progress. Pure Welles, except the glaringly bad tacked-on ending that the studio shot (under the direction of the great Robert Wise and Fred Fleck), ... more
(1942)
Nostalgic view of the Golden Era of show business and the man who made it glitter--George M. Cohan. His early days, triumphs, songs, musicals and romances are brought to life by the inexhaustible Cagney in a rare and wonderful song-and-dance performance. Told in flashback, covering the Irishman's struggling days as ... more
Nostalgic view of the Golden Era of show business and the man who made it glitter--George M. Cohan. His early days, triumphs, songs, musicals and romances are brought to life by the inexhaustible Cagney in a rare and wonderful song-and-dance performance. Told in flashback, covering the Irishman's struggling days as ... more
(1942)
First classic Tracy/Hepburn pairing concerns the rocky marriage of a renowned political columnist and a lowly sportswriter. Baseball scene with Hepburn at her first game is delightful. Hilarious, rich entertainment that tries to answer the question "What really matters in life?" Tracy and Hepburn began a close friendship that paralleled ... more
First classic Tracy/Hepburn pairing concerns the rocky marriage of a renowned political columnist and a lowly sportswriter. Baseball scene with Hepburn at her first game is delightful. Hilarious, rich entertainment that tries to answer the question "What really matters in life?" Tracy and Hepburn began a close friendship that paralleled ... more
(1942) G
A true Disney classic, detailing the often harsh education of a newborn deer and his friends in the forest. Proves that Disney animation was--and still is--the best to be found. Thumper still steals the show and the music is delightful, including "Let's Sing a Gay Little Spring Song," "Love is ... more
A true Disney classic, detailing the often harsh education of a newborn deer and his friends in the forest. Proves that Disney animation was--and still is--the best to be found. Thumper still steals the show and the music is delightful, including "Let's Sing a Gay Little Spring Song," "Love is ... more
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Walter Pidgeon for Mrs. MiniverRonald Colman for Random HarvestGary Cooper for The Pride of the Yankees
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominees:
Frank Morgan for Tortilla FlatWalter Huston for Yankee Doodle DandyHenry Travers for Mrs. MiniverWilliam Bendix for Wake Island
Best Story
Original Dramatic Score
Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
Achievement in Cinematography (Color)
Best Picture of the year
Achievement in directing
Nominees:
Sam Wood for Kings RowJohn Farrow for Wake IslandMichael Curtiz for Yankee Doodle DandyMervyn LeRoy for Random Harvest
Achievement in Sound
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Nominees:
Bette Davis for Now, VoyagerKatharine Hepburn for Woman of the YearTeresa Wright for The Pride of the Yankees
Scoring of a Musical
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Nominees:
Gladys Cooper for Now, VoyagerAgnes Moorehead for The Magnificent AmbersonsMay Whitty for Mrs. MiniverSusan Peters for Random Harvest
Best Screenplay
Achievement in Cinematography (Black & White)
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